Hiking in the CVNP - Buckeye, Deer Run, and Towpath Trails

***This hike was originally planned for 5/22 but was cancelled due to rain. I will be combining it with another hike and people can have an option to go on the longer hike first and stop or do both hikes. They both start and stop at the same trailhead. ***

Come hike the Buckeye, Deer Run, and Towpath trails with us! This is a 5.7-mile hike. Then take an optional quick 2.9-mile walk past the Beaver Marsh and up to Hunt House and back on the Towpath.

Trailhead Address:
3801 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264

ROUTE DIRECTIONS Hike #1

• 0.0M From the parking lot, there is a short connector to the Towpath Trail. Turn right on the Towpath Trail.
• 0.2M Cross over Riverview Rd and then turn right onto Ira Rd.
• 0.4M Turn left on to the Buckeye Trail and begin an uphill section.
• 1.1M You will have the option to continue straight or to the right. Continue straight.
• 1.4M You will have the option to continue straight or to the right (again). Continue straight.
• 1.5M The Buckeye Trail meets Deer Run Trail. Turn right.
• 1.6M You will be at O’Neil Woods Trailhead. Through the parking lot and continue on Deer Run.
• 2.3M you will cross W Bath Rd and continue on the Deer Run Trail.
• 2.7M you will again cross W Bath Rd and continue on the Deer Run Trail.
• 3.6M miles is the intersection of Deer Run Trail and Buckeye Trail. Turn right onto the Buckeye Trail.
• 3.7M Take the right turn - both ways are Buckeye Trail and end up at the same place.
• 4.5M Take another right turn.
• 5.3M Turn right onto Ira Rd, across Riverview Road, and then continue on the Towpath.
• 5.6M Turn left back to Ira Trailhead parking lot.

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ROUTE DIRECTIONS Hike #2
The beaver marsh is a favorite for photographers due to its abundance of birds and other wildlife.

• 0.0M From the trailhead, take the short connector to the Towpath and turn left.
• 0.3M It’s a short distance to the Beaver Marsh. Take a few minutes to enjoy it.
• 1.4M When you reach Hunt Farm/Bolanz Road, turn around and come back.
• 2.8M Turn right off of the Towpath and back to the Ira Road Trailhead.

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• Group will meet at 6:00pm and will start hiking shortly thereafter.
• All hikes are dog friendly and must be on a leash.
• All hikes are dependent on the weather. Please check for updates in the morning before the hike.

Possibility of socializing in Peninsula after the hike.